Aadhaar Controversy: Examining Foreign Nationals' Enrollment Debate

Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale questions Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claims about foreign nationals with Aadhaar cards, stating that only 11,272 have been issued under the UIDAI's governance. The controversy highlights tensions over Aadhaar's acceptance, citizenship proof, and potential misuse in political narratives.

Amidst heated political debate, only 11,272 foreign nationals in India possess Aadhaar cards, according to Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale, citing data from the UIDAI. This revelation challenges claims by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the widespread issuance of Aadhaar to illegal migrants.

The controversy underscores conflicting narratives, with Gokhale questioning the Election Commission of India's reluctance to accept Aadhaar as proof of citizenship, despite Supreme Court intervention mandating its acceptance for electoral roll revisions in Bihar.

The issue, intensifying political exchanges, revolves around accusations against parties like BJP and narratives of Silent Invisible Rigging. The UIDAI clarifies that Aadhaar issuance follows residency criteria, affecting the ongoing debate on Aadhaar's role in citizenship identification.

(With inputs from agencies.)